English dictionary
worry
nounPronunciation
/ˈwɒɹi/
/ˈwʌɹi/
/ˈwɝɹi/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- A strong feeling of anxiety.
- An instance or cause of such a feeling.
verb
- To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
- Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
- To harass; to irritate or distress.
- To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
- To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.
- To strangle.
Example sentences
I'm afflicted by worry throughout the night.
My main worry is that I'll miss the train.
Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.
Your tone of voice worries me.
The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.
Your dog’s been worrying sheep again.